New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The Delhi government in its tenth cabinet meeting approved the formation of the Delhi State AYUSH Society (DSAS) to ensure effective implementation of the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in the capital.

The DSAS will be the key implementing body for NAM in Delhi, ensuring that all programmes, fund utilisation and promotional activities are aligned with the mission's objectives which include the development of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) systems of medicine.

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"The benefits of this society will go to the residents of Delhi. We will develop Asha Society in line with the central government's guidelines and support. All the promises we have made for improving healthcare will be fulfilled, this is a step in that direction," said Health Minister Pankaj Singh.

The DSAS will be the key implementing body for NAM in Delhi, ensuring that all programmes, fund utilisation and promotional activities are aligned with the mission's objectives which include the development of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy systems of medicine.

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The society, constituted under the guidance of the Health and AYUSH minister, will function as a registered body responsible for coordinating, managing and monitoring AYUSH-related activities across Delhi in strict adherence to the operational guidelines of NAM, an official said.

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